Part 16
Malika: I said leave...I don't want to talk to you... -looking closely at them - ...you both have really hurt me...
Shivaay: Just...
Malika: Leave Now Shivaay... - very angry
Shivaay looked at Anika and gestured for her to calm down; then he left silently. Malika looked at Anika; both in tears then Malika turned on her heels and walked out of the room slamming the front door behind her loudly. Anika broke down on the sofa and cried as she had never in her life seen Malika like this before and was scared to know what was going to happen next...
Shivaay rushed home and waited around for Malika to come home; luckily the house was empty as Malika had just taken Pinky over to Sakshi's neighbours for wedding preparations and had decided to meet Anika but unfortunately she had walked in on Shivaay and Anika sharing a private moment. Shivaay paced around in the foyer knowing that once Malika left Anika she would make her way home and he wanted to clear all her misunderstanding right away. He heard a car pull up in the drive and his heart raced suddenly hearing the front door open and Malika walked in angrily.
Shivaay: Bhabs please let me explain...
Malika: Main kuch sunna nahi chahti... - walking away
Shivaay: Please just listen to me once and we can sort this out... - he stops her
Malika: Shivaay...even you thought of hiding this from me...
Shivaay: Bhabs after what happened with Vivik, Anika promised you that she would concentrate on her studies...but we started having feelings for each other...and we decided to let everyone know once our education was over...
Malika: And you didn't...that was still two years that you both hid this from us...
Shivaay: Things didn't turn out the way we wanted...
Malika: So lots of stuff happened between you guys and we had no clue... - sadly - ...you guys lied to us...
Shivaay: We didn't lie...
Malika: Then what was it Shivaay... - angrily - ...you know what...just forget it...I don't want to hear anything...
Malika walked past him and made her way upstairs; Shivaay followed still trying to explain to her but she ignored him and went into her room locking the door behind her. Shivaay knocked on the door continuously not giving up but she was really hurt and didn't want to listen to anything he had to say. After some time Shivaay was tired of pleading; he walked away from her room door and sat at the top of the stairs thinking of what to do next; but nothing came to his mind and felt as though he had failed. After about half an hour he heard the front door open and someone was making their way to the stairs; he saw Siddharth who wore a curious look wondering what was up with his brother as Shivaay's face said it all.
Siddharth: Tujhe kya huwa?
Shivaay: Bhai...I need to talk to you...
Siddharth: Go on...
Shivaay: Yahan nahi...let's go to my room...
Siddharth followed Shivaay obediently to his room wondering what was wrong; he settled down on the chair while Shivaay paced the room a few times before sitting at the edge of his bed and looking over at Siddharth who waited patiently.
Siddharth: Take your time...
Shivaay: Bhai...I'm just going to come straight out with it...but before I do I just want to say...I'm sorry...
Siddharth: Carry on... - now looking at him a bit suspiciously
Shivaay: Bhai...main aur Anika ek dusre se pyar karte hain...and this has been going on for the past three years...
Siddharth: What...? - shocked - ...Three years you guys have been going around...and you didn't tell us...
Shivaay: I'm sorry...the reason we didn't tell you all was because...after Anika's past she had promised bhabs that she would just concentrate on her studies but...being around each other...after all those arguments and fights we got over our differences and realised that we both had feelings for each other...
Siddharth: When did this all happen...? - strictly
Shivaay: During your wedding time...but we really do like each other...we decided that once our studies were over we would let everyone know...but then she went to the Fashion Institute and I started work...we thought once that was over then we would make it public...but...
Siddharth: But what...uss ke baad kya huwa...she had finished everything and you was just working...why didn't you tell us then?
Shivaay: Uss ke baad...we had a small problem...and we broke up...
Siddharth: So what you're trying to say...that time she was stressed was because of you... - angrily
Shivaay: - slowly - ...Yeah...that was my fault...
Siddharth: What kind of love is this then...if you put her through so much problems...then how can you still be together...
Shivaay: Bhai I know that was my fault...and I was the reason behind her stress and problems but I realised my mistake...I was so engrossed in my work I had forgotten about her...we broke up but when I went to search for her that morning and I saw her being taken into the ambulance and I realised all my mistakes and I was ready to repent...I even asked her to punish me...
Siddharth: And...
Shivaay: But she didn't...because she still loved me...and she had forgiven me...we put everything behind us and became friends again...
Siddharth: So what is the problem now?
Shivaay: Bhai...I proposed to her last night at the reunion...she accepted...
Siddharth: Okay...but what's the problem...? - confused
Shivaay: Woh...umm...actually bhai...I went over to meet her this morning...we we're together and...
Siddharth: And what...say it clearly...
Shivaay: Bhabs saw us together and found out everything...she's really hurt...and I tried to explain to her everything I just told you...but she's not ready to listen to a word I have to say...we just want to apologise to her...but she doesn't understand...and I'm afraid that this might be a problem to Anika's health...I don't want her to take on any more stress...we're ready to let everyone know...we want to be together...we want everyone to accept our relationship...but bhabs...
Siddharth: - cutting him off ...Well of course she would be hurt...this is a really big issue you both have hidden from her...you know how close Malika and Anika were...and now if she's found out about this...three whole years later she would be mad...I don't blame her...
Shivaay: I know bhai...but me and Anika really love each other...I just want to explain that to her...please make her understand...I can't live without Anika now...
Siddharth: Shivaay...I can't say anything...I can explain to her the situation but the final decision is hers...and she has every right to...because both of you are at fault and if she wants to punish you she can...
Shivaay: Bhai please talk to her...
Siddharth: I'll see... - getting up and making his way out of the room
Shivaay: Please bhai... - begging
Siddharth left the room and went to his; knocking calmly on the door and asking Malika to open it. She opened the door after a few moments and he walked in; instantly comforting her as she was still crying; he settled her down on the sofa and gave her some time to control herself.
Siddharth: ...Shush Malika...calm down...it's okay...
Malika: Do you know what they did...? - through tears
Siddharth: Haan...I just found out...aur mujhe bhi ghusa ah rahe hain...but listen to me...stop crying... -moving her back and whipping her cheeks - ...I don't want you to stress over this small issue...
Malika: But...I can't believe they would hide this from me...Anika...
Siddharth: I know...even I'm shocked...this was the last thing I expected...but you please stop crying...whatever needs to be done we'll sort it out...but for now...I don't want to see tears...you know right...
Malika: - nodding her head slowly - ...Haan...
Siddharth: That's better...we'll manage this together...but I don't want you stressing...okay?
Malika nodded again and he comforted her making her feel better. Shivaay was in his room pacing up and down yet again as he wondered what was going to happen next; after all they had been through recently he could not afford to lose her again.
Anika had a rough night; after a long time she had a nightmare again and she woke up panting and sweating. She felt uncomfortable as she felt her heart flutter like it had done on the morning she had fainted. She got up and went to the washroom to splash her face with water which made her feel slightly better but she was still concerned about the sudden heart palpitations which had just occurred. She sat at the edge of her bed feeling scared as she did not want to go back to the hospital; instead she took a few deep breathes and decided to meditate to calm her nerves. Once she thought she felt better she went back into bed and tried to sleep again waking up the next morning with a terrible headache as she worried about what must have happened at the Malik house that night. She thought of calling Shivaay to find out but then decided against it as she was not in the position to hear any bad news.
Instead she got dressed and made her way downstairs for breakfast a little earlier than usual. As she entered the kitchen she saw her parents sitting at the table whispering amongst themselves and she panicked slightly but Ram caught sight of her and stopped in mid conversation turning to her with a smile.
Ram: Good morning Anika beta...you're very early this morning...
Anika: Ji papa...I woke up early...
Sakshi: Everything okay beta?
Anika: Ji mama... - forcing a smile as she sat at the table
Sakshi: Okay...I'll get your breakfast...
Sakshi got up and went to make breakfast for Anika while Ram watched her closely and Anika knew he wanted to say something.
Ram: Anika...there's something I want to talk to you about...
Anika: Go on papa...you don't have to ask me...
Ram: Actually it's about a proposal for you...but... - looking at her expressions - ...the decision is entirely yours...
Anika: J-ji papa... - a little worried
Ram: We've been invited to dinner at a restaurant tonight...we'll go there and see the boy...and his family...if you're happy then you can speak to him...if it's no...then there's no problem...it's entirely up to you...
Anika: Okay... - slowly but not keen
Sakshi: Anika beta...actually...we would say no right away as it's too soon that everything just happened...maybe you're not ready yet...but because they invited us to dinner it's not nice...if from your side it's no then fine...we'll just have dinner and end it there...there's no pressure on you...
Anika: Theek hain mama...
Anika had breakfast quietly as she listened to her parents change the topic as not to frighten or force her into anything. She was quiet for the rest of the morning as this new thought took over her mind. Yet again Sakshi had gone over to the neighbour's house for wedding preparations and Anika stayed at home watching television to occupy her mind away from negative thoughts. The rest of the day dragged on and soon Anika realised it was five o clock', Sakshi was back home and was in a rush to get ready for the dinner party; she also asked Anika to get ready quickly as they would be leaving soon.
Anika made her way up to her room now her mind started to work overtime as she thought of meeting another guy while her sister was still very angry with her and she could not mention this to Shivaay as she knew he would become angry and make this an issue. While getting ready into a purple and green salwar suit and putting on minimal makeup and light jewellery Anika decided that she would refuse this proposal right away and speak to Malika first thing the next morning to sort out the problem then they could speak to her parents; but as easy as it sounded she knew it was going to be very difficult.
She settled down in the car and her nerves kicked in as she thought of the questions they were going to ask her; she was very nervous and her mind kept going back to Malika and Shivaay.
Anika: - thinking - ...I'm sorry dii...I should've told you a long time ago...maybe then none of this would have happened...yeh sab meri galti hain...I should never had hide this from you in the beginning...but then... -debating with her mind - ...but then you were newly married and I didn't want to disturb you with this new relationship...and after all I had promised you that I would concentrate on my studies and not mess around...I'm really sorry dii...I even broke my promise...but I'll make sure to make it up to you tomorrow morning...I'm really sorry...
Anika looked out of the window as shops and houses passed by and her mind started to work overtime as she now thought about Shivaay and she felt worse.
Anika: - thinking - ...I'm really sorry Shivaay...even after you proposed to me I'm still going to see another guy...not that I want to but I'm feeling very guilty...please forgive me...I have no choice...if everything was fine I would tell mama and papa right now that I only want to marry you...no one else...but I can't do that until I sort everything out with dii...please forgive me Shivaay...I'm really sorry...
Before she knew it they reached the restaurant; they were early but were shown to their reserved table and they settled down waiting patiently for the other family to arrive. Sakshi and Ram talked amongst themselves while Anika stared down in her lap still feeling very guilty and thought of everywhere else she would want to be but here at this moment. A few minutes later the family arrived and Anika's heartbeat began to race; she became extremely nervous and as Ram and Sakshi greeted the guests Anika carried on looking down unable to look anywhere else; she twisted her hands around each other nervously not knowing what to do.
She thought it would be polite to look up and say hi but she just couldn't bring herself to do it and before she knew it someone was seated down on the other side of her and through nervousness her hearing was blocked out as her thoughts took over her mind.
Anika: - thinking - ...Calm down Anika...you don't need to be so nervous...it's not like you have to say yes to them just be calm...take deep breaths...breathe in...breathe out...breathe in... - talking to herself in her mind as she tried to calm her nerves
Suddenly she jumped as she heard someone whisper in her ear while she was still looking down.
Malika: At least look up to see your future husband...
Anika slowly followed the instructions and looked at the person sitting opposite to her; suddenly getting a shock she controlled herself as she talked to herself silently.
Anika: - thinking - ...Nahi Anika...you need to say no...stop imagining things...
Anika slowly braced herself again and decided to look up once more; but yet again she saw him sitting there with a smile on his face; she carried on looking at him not believing her eyes.
Malika: No you're not dreaming...it is Shivaay sitting opposite to you...
Anika turned her head quickly to see Malika sitting next to her with a big smile on her face. She scanned the table to see Siddharth sitting next to Malika and further down was Pinky and Shakti; she smiled happily as everyone watched her; she looked at her parents who both nodded their heads happily and she finally turned back to Shivaay who was still wearing a massive smile. Tears sprang to her eyes as she turned her head back to Malika.
Anika: Dii...I'm so sorry... - tears rolling down her cheeks - ...I should've told you...I'm really sorry...please forgive me...
Malika: Anika... - hugging her - ...shush...that's enough...ab bas karo... - wiping the tears off of her cheeks - ...I forgive you...now let's forget all of that and start fresh from here...okay?
Anika: - nodding her head with a smile - ...Okay...
Siddharth: Actually Anika we should say sorry...for teasing you...if we wanted we could've told you last night...but then we thought that let's punish you a little and make you wait for one more day... - cheekily
Anika: Jiju...aap bhi... - in shock
Siddharth: Not only me...sab log iss main the...even your Shivaay...
Anika: - looking at him - ...Shivaay tum bhi? - shocked - ...Aur mama, papa...uncle aunty...aap sab?
Shakti: Sorry beta... - smiling
Pinky: Not me... - shaking her head - ...I told them last night only...when we found out I was ready to come over to your house at eleven last night to sort this all out and make you my daughter-in-law...but they all stopped me...
Anika: Thank you aunty...aur mama papa?
Sakshi: We had to play along as part of your dii and jiju's plan...but we only found out this morning when we told you over breakfast...
Malika: Sorry Anika... - giving her a side hug - ...now that's all over let's make a whole new start from here...what say?
Anika looked over at Shivaay who had not yet said a word; their eyes met and Anika could see tears forming in his eyes, he was so happy and had no words to describe it and suddenly Anika felt his love and tears formed in her eyes too. Everyone around the table watched them for a while with smiles on their faces then Malika shook Anika out of her dream and Siddharth shook Shivaay to wake up.
Siddharth: Control yourself guys... - then to Malika - ...kids these days...I tell you...no shame...they start anywhere...in our time we still had a bit of sharam in front of our parents...but these two...
Shivaay: - getting back to himself - ...I know bhai...your time was very long ago...you're an old man now...
Siddharth: Oii... - smacking him around his head - ...watch what you're saying...
Shivaay: Ouch... - faking pain
Anika smiled at his childishness and Malika teased her some more while the others ordered something to eat. Once they had finished they turned back to them and the atmosphere became serious again.
Pinky: Anika beta...we don't want to force anything onto you...whatever is on your mind just let us know...
Sakshi: Haan Anika...bolo...
Anika looked from them to Shivaay; their eyes met and he gestured for her to carry on sweetly.
Anika: Aunty...uncle...mama...papa...today before I say anything I want to apologise to you all...dii...jiju...aap ko bhi... - bracing herself before talking again - ...main aur Shivaay...sach main ek dusre se bohot pyar karte hain...yeh sab teen saal se chal raha hain...humne khabi bhi jhoot nahi bole...khabi zarorat nahi para jhoot bolne ki...par yeh bhi sach hain ke humne yeh baat aap sab se chupaye...we're very sorry...please...forgive us... - looking around at each of them
Shivaay: What Anika has just said is the truth...and we really are very sorry if we've hurt anyone...please forgive us...
Ram: It's okay beta...it happens in this age...we forgive you...
Everyone agreed and Anika smiled happily as she felt a huge weight being lifted off of her shoulders; she felt much better.
Shakti: So...do you really want to marry Shivaay...? -making a face to find out if she really was sure
Anika: - looking down shyly - ...Ji haan...
Sakshi: Aur Shivaay beta...what do you say?
Shivaay: Do I have a choice...? - looking at Anika with a smile
Ram: Toh baat pakki...
At the same time the food arrived and they all ate away having their own mini conversations; the elders talked about wedding preparations while Shivaay and Siddharth talked about the fun and masti they were going to have and Anika and Malika talked about outfits for each function. They were all very excited as they thought of the new relationship which was going to be formed and the excitement of the ceremonies itself.
Once dinner was over they ordered dessert and sat back and waited for it; suddenly it had gone really quiet around the table as Siddharth called for everyone's attention, they all turned to face him wondering what was wrong as he looked dead serious.
Siddharth: There's something I have to say...
Sakshi: Kya huwa Siddharth beta...is everything okay?
Siddharth: Sab log sunno... - standing up - ...I have something very important to say...
Shakti: Go on Siddharth... - looking at him closely
Siddharth: Todhi dheer baad...hamare pariwaar main...ek nanha mehman ane wale hain...
Everyone looked around at each other happily and was just about to start speaking suddenly when Siddharth quietened them down again.
Siddharth: Yep that's right... - turning to Shakti and Pinky - ...aap dada dadi bane wale hain... then to Ram and Sakshi - ...aap nana nani bale wale hain... -then to Shivaay and Anika - ...aur tum dono...
Shivaay: - cutting him off - ...Chacha chachi... - happily
Anika: Nahi...masa masi... - to Shivaay
Shivaay: No...chacha chachi...it sounds better...
Anika: No I like masa masi...after all I'm going to be masi...
Shivaay: Chacha chachi and that's final...
Anika: Masa masi...that's it...
Malika: Stop fighting guys...Shivaay you can be chacha...
Siddharth: And Anika can be masi...simple...chacha masi is fine...
Shivaay: Fine... - smiling
Anika: Okay...
Sakshi: Malika beta...I'm so happy...
Pinky: Yeh bohot badi khush kabri hain...main bhi bohot khush hoon...
Shakti: Congratulations beta... - to Malika
Ram: Congrats to you too Siddharth...after all you're going to be a father...
Siddharth: Thank you papa...
Anika: - giving Malika a big hug - ...Dii...I'm so happy for you...
Malika: Thanks Anika...
Desserts arrived and everyone sweetened their mouths after hearing such good news; they all looked forward to the upcoming wedding and soon after the little bundle of joy which was on its' way...
That's all for Part 16..
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Edited by -Anilaa- - 7 years ago
